Proverbs 11:2 - When pride comes, then comes dishonor

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.

When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom.

Proverbs 11:2

Commentary

Self-centered pride brings disgrace to the person and dishonor to God. This theme is common in Proverbs. In contrast, the wise display humility. To be humble is to be submissive to God and to the authorities He places in your life (see Mic. 6:8).

Thomas Nelson, I. (1997, c1995). Woman's study Bible . (Pr 11:2). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

"the humble" - A rare word, which appears in Mic. 6:8: "walk humbly with your God." This humble and teachable spirit is first of all directed toward God (cf. 15:33; 16:18, 19; 18:12; 22:4).

MacArthur, J. J. (1997, c1997). The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed.) (Pr 11:2). Nashville: Word Pub.